Prayer for the Day:
Lord, you are the Father who cares for us, the Shepherd who protects us, and the One-Who-Sees-Us. Yet, for all of our blessings, we fear and doubt in the midst of the storm. Grant us the eyes to see your hand over us. Surround us with those who also seek your face in through the storm. Amen.
Matthew 8:23-27
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
Reflection
What sort of circumstances cause you to doubt God’s presence with you or his concern about you?